Can Trump turn midterm defeat into Iran breakthrough? Although Iran may have contributed to Republican losses in midterms, the Trump administration still has a historic opportunity in the Middle East. United States
As Trump weighs Iran strikes, possible nuclear opening emerges Sticking points include Iran's highly enriched uranium and lack of access for international inspectors. Iran
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Can Hegseth survive Iran war fallout? The fallout from Republicans’ poor showing in the midterms now includes reports that President Donald Trump could oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. By Gabrielle Debinski In New York City, reporting on the Middle East
Russia to provide Iran with 90 missile launchers as military ties grow: Reports Multiple recent reports reveal increased Russian support for Iran, including weapons and intelligence sharing. Iran
Analysis Iran cheers Democrats’ midterm victory but fears Trump's next move By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Will Iran, Hamas resume relations? Following a split between Iran and Hamas over a number of regional issues, most prominently the Syrian conflict, the two sides have once again restored relations, according to sources in Hamas. Palestine
Iran's billboard guide to family planning teaches 'the more, the merrier' New billboards in Tehran encouraging families to have more children have been criticized as sexist and dismissive of the serious economic issues Iranians face. Iran
Will Tehran remain Iran’s political capital? The government may consider moving the capital, but a change is unlikely. Iran
Iranian Kurds disappointed with Rouhani Some Reformist Kurds in Iran had hoped to have a Kurdish representative as governor for their region. Iran
Iran increases role of clerics in public schools Social activists are worried about a new policy that will station clergy in an expanding circle of public schools in Iran. Iran
Erdogan goes on offense against corruption charges The government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims a foreign plot is behind the corruption charges. Turkey
Iran still digging out of Ahmadinejad-era corruption In Iran, the business and legal climate generated by sanctions led to shady business deals and opaque transactions. Iran
Iraq looks to expand trade with Iran While officials in both Baghdad and Tehran stress that they are eager to further expand trade relations between the two countries, some Iraqis fear that the government’s pro-Iran policies could be hurting local merchants. Iraq
Iran nuclear deal is model for 'rule-based' international relations An Iranian diplomat writes that the "joint action plan" agreed in Geneva last month reflects Iran’s commitment to "rule-based" international relations. Iran
Iraqi weapons market surges during Syria conflict The illegal weapons trade in Iraq has seen a spike in activity as armed sectarian militias grow more numerous and weapons are smuggled into Syria. Iraq
Syrian and Iraqi Kurds more divided over Syria The Syria war is proving to be a divisive, rather than unifying, force among the Kurds of Iraq and Syria. Iraq
Cosmetics boom in Iran Iranian woman use cosmetics at an increasing pace, increasing the demand even for counterfeit products. Saudi Arabia
